AMC’s released a new 30-second teaser trailer for the third series in The Walking Dead universe, The Walking Dead: World Beyond. The network also confirmed new casting news and unveiled two more photos from the upcoming zombie apocalypse series.
Emmy Award-winner Julia Ormond (Mad Men) has been cast as a series regular named Elizabeth. Elizabeth is described as “the charismatic leader of a large, sophisticated and formidable force.” Ormond joins series stars Aliyah Royale, Alexa Mansour, Annet Mahendru, Nicolas Cantu, Hal Cumpston, and Nico Tortorella for the show’s first season.
“We are thrilled to have Julia join our merry band. I’m grateful for the talent, grace, intelligence, and humor she has brought to our set, our show and to this role. We — and the audience — are very lucky to have Julia helping bring this new world of the Walking Dead to life,” stated co-creator Scott M. Gimple.
“I’m so thrilled to be working with The Walking Dead team — I absolutely love how they write for women in particular; a lovely, talented cast and great to be back with AMC,” said Ormond.
The Walking Dead: World Beyond‘s first season recurring guest stars include Natalie Gold (Succession, The Land of Steady Habits) as Lyla, a mysterious figure operating in the shadows on behalf of the cause she believes in; Al Calderon (Step Up: High Water) as Barca; Scott Adsit (Veep, 30 Rock) as Tony; and Ted Sutherland (Fear Street, Rise) as Percy.
Gimple and co-creator Matt Negrete executive produce with Robert Kirkman, Gale Anne Hurd, David Alpert, and Brian Bockrath. Negrete is the season one showrunner.
Filming is currently underway in Virginia. AMC’s targeting a spring 2020 premiere.
The Plot:
“The Walking Dead: World Beyond will focus on the first generation raised in the zombie apocalypse. Some will become heroes. Some will become villains. In the end, all of them will be changed forever. Grown-up and cemented in their identities, both good and bad.”
Julia Ormond as Elizabeth in ‘The Walking Dead: World Beyond’ season 1 (Photo Credit: Zach Dilgard/AMC)Julia Ormond as Elizabeth in ‘The Walking Dead: World Beyond’ (Photo Credit: Zach Dilgard/AMC)
CBS’s Hawaii Five-0 will take time off for the Thanksgiving holidays, returning December 6, 2019 with season 10 episode 10. “O ‘oe, a ‘owau, nalo ia mea,” which means “you and me, it is hidden” in Hawaiian, was directed by Kristin Windell from a script by Paul Grellong and Rob Hanning.
Episode 10 guest stars include Fernando Chien, Nan McNamara, Gabriel Ellis, Kimberly Estrada, Will Chen, and Valen Ahlo. Adam Arain, Grant Udagawa, Edison Erorita, Dionysio Basco, and Chris Ufland also guest star.
Alex O’Loughlin leads the cast as Steve McGarrett. Scott Caan plays Danny “Danno” Williams, Ian Anthony Dale is Adam Noshimuri, Meaghan Rath is Tani Rey, and Jorge Garcia plays Jerry Ortega. Beulah Koale stars as Junior Reigns, Chi McBride is Captain Lou Grover, Katrina Law is Quinn Liu, Taylor Wily plays Kamekona, Dennis Chun is Sgt. Duke Lukela, and Kimee Balmilero plays Dr. Noelani Cunha.
The “O ‘oe, a ‘owau, nalo ia mea” Plot – When Adam’s girlfriend, Tamiko (Brittany Ishibashi), is kidnapped right in front of him, he shuts out Five-0 and breaks all the rules in order to get her back. Also, Five-0 investigates three seemingly unconnected homicides.
The Series Description, Courtesy of CBS:
“Hawaii Five-O is a contemporary take on the classic series about an elite federalized task force whose mission is to wipe out the crime that washes up on the islands’ sun-drenched beaches. Detective Steve McGarrett, a decorated Naval officer turned cop, returned to Oahu after Hawaii’s former governor persuaded him to head up the new team: his rules, no red tape and full blanket authority to hunt down the biggest “game” in town.
Joining McGarrett are Detective Danny “Danno” Williams, a relocated ex-New Jersey cop who is committed to keeping the islands safe for his children; Captain Lou Grover, who formerly headed Hawaii’s SWAT unit; Jerry Ortega, the islands’ local conspiracy theorist; Tani Rey, a bold, recent police academy graduate; Junior Reigns, a former SEAL who comes to McGarrett looking for a job, Adam Noshimuri, a friend with old ties to a deadly crime family and Quinn Liu, a former Staff Sergeant with Army CID who was recently demoted for insubordination.
Helping them is Kamekona, a local entrepreneur who has his pulse on the Island; Sgt. Duke Lukela, a trusted member of the HPD; and medical examiner Dr. Noelani Cunha. The state’s brash Five-0 unit, who may spar and jest among themselves, remain determined to eliminate the seedy elements from the 50th state.”
Disney offers a trip back in time with the latest Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker video. The two-minute reel features clips behind the scenes on the sets of the Star Wars feature films. It also includes video from different promotional events attended by Star Wars cast members over the last 40 years.
The cast of the 2019 Star Wars film includes Carrie Fisher as Leia Organa, Mark Hamill Luke Skywalker, Daisy Ridley as Rey, Adam Driver as Kyle Ren, John Boyega as Finn, and Oscar Isaac as Poe Dameron. Anthony Daniels is C-3PO, Naomi Ackie is Jannah, Domhnall Gleeson is General Hux, Richard E. Grant is Allegiant General Pryde, Lupita Nyong’o is Maz Kanata, Keri Russell is Zorri Bliss, Joonas Suotamo is Chewbacca, Kelly Marie Tran is Rose Tico, and Billy Dee Williams reprises his role as Lando Calrissian.
J.J. Abrams directed and co-wrote the script with Chris Terrio (story by Derek Connolly, Colin Trevorrow, Abrams, and Terrio). Kathleen Kennedy, Abrams and Michelle Rejwan served as producers, and Callum Greene, Tommy Gormley and Jason McGatlin executive produced.
Disney and Lucasfilm will release this final chapter in theaters on December 20, 2019.
The Teaser Plot Description:
“Lucasfilm and director J.J. Abrams join forces once again to take viewers on an epic journey to a galaxy far, far away with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the riveting conclusion of the seminal Skywalker saga, where new legends will be born and the final battle for freedom is yet to come.”
The CW’s much-anticipated epic comic book-inspired crossover event, “Crisis on Infinite Earths,” is set to kick off with the December 8, 2019 episode of Supergirl. Episode two of the jam-packed superhero event airs with Batwoman on December 9th, followed by The Flash hosting episode three on December 10th.
“Crisis” takes an extended break for the winter holidays and then returns with the January 14, 2020 episode of Arrow. The crossover will wrap up on Legends of Tomorrow, immediately following Arrow‘s installment.
In support of the upcoming five-day event, The CW’s released a new poster along with a batch of photos from episode one. The Supergirl episode, directed by Jesse Warn from a script by Derek Simon and Jay Faerber (story by Robert Rovner & Marc Guggenheim), plot description has also been confirmed:
“Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part One” – THE KICKOFF TO THE EPIC TELEVISION CROSSOVER EVENT, CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS – The Monitor (guest star LaMonica Garrett) sends Harbinger (guest star Audrey Marie Anderson) to gather the worlds’ greatest heroes – Supergirl (Melissa Benoist), The Flash (guest star Grant Gustin), Green Arrow (guest star Stephen Amell), Batwoman (guest star Ruby Rose), White Canary (guest star Caity Lotz), The Atom (guest star Brandon Routh) and Superman (guest star Tyler Hoechlin) – in preparation for the impending Crisis.
With their worlds in imminent danger, the superheroes suit up for battle while J’onn (David Harewood) and Alex (Chyler Leigh) recruit Lena (Katie McGrath) to help them find a way to save the people of Earth-38.
The CW’s Legacies season two episode six found Josie restoring everyone’s memories of Hope wthout any warning. Of course, that’s going to lead to a bunch of new problems – not the least of which is Landon’s agonizing decision regarding where his heart lies. And, unfortunately, fans will have to wait two weeks for any answers as the series will be taking a break for the Thanksgiving holidays.
Season two episode seven, “It Will All Be Painfully Clear Soon Enough,” was directed by Lauren Petzke from a script by Jimmy Mosqueda and Cynthia Adarkwa. Episode seven airs on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at 9pm ET/PT.
Legacies stars Danielle Rose Russell as Hope Mikaelson, Jenny Boyd as Lizzie Saltzman, Kaylee Bryant as Josie Saltzman, and Quincy Fouse as MG. Aria Shahghasemi is Landon Kirby, Peyton Alex Smith is Rafael Waithe, and Matt Davis is Alaric Saltzman.
“It Will All Be Painfully Clear Soon Enough” Plot – THE RACE TO CLOSE THE MALIVORE PORTAL — After deciding that leaving town would be for the best, Hope (Russell) gets pulled back in after Josie (Bryant) comes up with a risky plan to close the Malivore portal. Elsewhere, Alaric (Davis) and Dorian (guest star Demetrius Bridges) make an alarming discovery about Professor Vardemus (guest star Alexis Denisof), while Rafael (Smith) learns some upsetting news about Landon’s (Shahghasemi) future.
The Season 2 Plot:
Last season, viewers were thrilled to tap into a whole new passion for The Vampire Diaries / The Originals universe, when the third installment in the franchise launched with Legacies. Set in the Salvatore Boarding School for the Young and Gifted, Legacies told the story of the next generation of supernatural beings as they learn what it means to be special in a world that may never understand. Typically a school for vampires like MG (Fouse), werewolves like Rafael (Smith) and witches like twins Lizzie (Boyd) and Josie Saltzman (Bryant), the kids and their beloved headmaster Dr. Alaric Saltzman (Davis) were stunned to come face to face with a series of monster and creatures they had only ever heard of in myth and lore. A dragon. A gargoyle. The Headless Horseman.
The evil behind the real-life resurrection of these formerly fictional beings proved to have a horrifying connection to the school’s newest student, Landon Kirby (Shahghasemi). This led his first and only love, Hope Mikaelson (Russell), the school’s shining star, to sacrifice her place at the school — and in the world — to protect Landon from a terrible fate.
Season two will show us a world without Hope Mikaelson and all the chaos that goes along with it. All the while, Hope will be trying to find her way back to the school she has learned to call home and the friends she has learned to love like family. It will be filled with new monsters and more romantic and emotional surprises than ever.
Peter Scolari (Girls, Gotham) guest stars as Bishop Marx on CBS’s Evil season one episode nine. “Exorcism Part 2” was directed by Fred Toye from a script by Louisa Hill and is set to air on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at 10pm ET/PT. (The series is taking a break for the Thanksgiving holiday.)
Episode nine guest stars include Renée Elise Goldsberry, Karen Pittman, Noah Robbins, Jennifer Ferrin, Jeremy Shamos, Kyle Selig, Patrice Bell, and Graham Rowat.
Evil season one stars Katja Herbers (Westworld, The Leftovers) as Kristen Bouchard, Mike Colter (Luke Cage, The Good Wife) as David Acosta, Christine Lahti as Sheryl Luria, Aasif Mandvi (Blue Bloods, A Series of Unfortunate Events) as Ben Shakir, Michael Emerson (Person of Interest, Lost) as Leland Townsend, and Kurt Fuller is Dr. Boggs. Brooklyn Shuck (Rise, I Shudder) plays Lynn Bouchard, Skylar Gray (Me, Myself and I) is Lila Bouchard, Maddy Crocco is Lexis Bouchard, and Dalya Knapp plays Laura Bouchard.
“Exorcism Part 2” Plot – David is shocked to learn he is being sued for inflicting severe psychological harm on Caroline Hopkins (Karen Pittman), after he assisted in her exorcism. The accusation leads him to question his future as a priest, especially once he develops a very close connection with his defense attorney, Renée Harris (Renée Elise Goldsberry)
The Season 1 Plot, Courtesy of CBS:
“Evil is a psychological mystery that examines the origins of evil along the dividing line between science and religion. The series focuses on a skeptical female psychologist who joins a priest-in-training and a carpenter as they investigate the Church’s backlog of unexplained mysteries, including supposed miracles, demonic possessions and hauntings. Their job is to assess if there’s a logical explanation or if something truly supernatural is at work.”
“I’m going with you,” says Anna (voiced by Kristen Bell). “Anna, no, I have my powers to protect me,” replies her sister, Elsa (voiced by Idina Menzel). “Excuse me, I climbed the north mountain, survived a frozen heart and saved you from my ex-boyfriend so…you know I’m coming!” answers Anna in the highly anticipated animated sequel, Frozen 2.
As Frozen 2 opens, life is good in the kingdom of Arendelle. Anna and Kristoff (voiced by Jonathan Groff) are still together and growing ever closer in their relationship. Olaf the Snowman (voiced by Josh Gad) is enjoying learning things and relaxing in the sun (thanks to Elsa’s magical powers), and Elsa’s happy to see everyone in her kingdom doing well and enjoying life.
However, Elsa’s hiding a disturbing secret. She’s hearing a voice calling to her from the dark forest. Only she can hear it and it won’t stop.
When the kingdom experiences a loss of power and ends up in darkness, Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, and Olaf evacuate the townsfolk to a safety zone. Elsa confides in her sister about the voice, believing it’s the key to what’s happening to Arendelle. She thinks it might also lead to the discovery of the secret to her powers.
No way will the gang allow Elsa to travel alone, so Anna, Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven (the reindeer) join her to travel outside of Arendelle to an ancient, autumn-bound forest in an enchanted land. Their quest to discover the origin of Elsa’s powers in order to save their kingdom is filled with adventure – and songs.
Exciting, visually breathtaking, and at times slightly dark, Frozen 2 is a sequel that not only matches its predecessor, it surpasses it. The film has an even bigger adventure with deeper character development for not only Elsa and Anna but also for Olaf and Kristoff as well.
Idina Menzel as the voice of Elsa brings to life the inner struggle inside the young woman who’s yearning to follow the voice and hopefully discover the secret behind her magical powers while at the same time being fearful of losing those she loves. She also embraces and truly enjoys her magical powers, realizing she was always meant to have them.
Menzel’s two new songs – “Into the Unknown” and “Show Yourself” – are the two best songs in the film. They’re even better than the first film’s original songs and have deeper meaning than the first film’s big hit, “Let It Go.”
Kristen Bell returns as the voice of Anna who, in this sequel, is determined to stick with Elsa on her journey no matter how dangerous. Her loyalty, love, and devotion to Elsa are unwavering. She also comes up against new challenges and dangers that force her to face the possibility of great loss.
Josh Gad’s back as the voice of Olaf, the character who once again provides most of the comic relief and humor in the film (on a bigger scale than Frozen). This second adventure is even funnier than the first film and features more jokes and humorous scenes that hit their marks. The nifty little scene in which Olaf quickly summarizes what Elsa and Anna went through in the first film to a group of people they meet on their journey is actually laugh out loud hilarious.
Frozen‘s animation was stunning, but the sequel outdoes it and is more vivid and refined. In particular, the scene with Elsa trying to use her freezing powers to cross the dark sea is visually astounding. The music and songs are stronger and have deeper meaning to the characters in this adventure in which they’re all forced to find their inner strength and courage.
With its glorious animation, stirring action scenes, and its darker, larger story, Frozen 2 is not only one of the best animated films of the year, it’s one of the best films of the year, period.
GRADE: A-
MPAA: PG for action/peril and some thematic elements
Family drama is front and center in season two episode nine of CBS’s The Rookie. Episode nine, “Breaking Point,” was directed by Leslie Libman from a script by Alexi Hawley and Corey Miller.
“Breaking Point” airs on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at 10pm ET/PT. The guest cast includes Shawn Ashmore as Wesley Evers, Harold Perrineau as Detective Nick Armstrong, Ali Larter as Dr. Grace Sawyer, Jasmine Mathews as Rachel Hall, Carsyn Rose as Lila, and Geoffrey Rivas as Howard Green.
Nathan Fillion leads the cast as John Nolan. Alyssa Diaz is Angela Lopez, Richard T. Jones is Sergeant Wade Grey, Mekia Cox as Nyla Harper, Titus Makin is Jackson West, Melissa O’Neil is Lucy Chen, and Eric Winter plays Tim Bradford.
“Breaking Point” Plot – Officer Nolan’s trust is tested when he tries to help the previous owner of his home reconnect with his family. Meanwhile, Officer Harper has finally earned an overnight visit with her daughter that is put into jeopardy when her past undercover life resurfaces again.
The Series Description, Courtesy of ABC:
“Six months into his career as a cop, John Nolan, the oldest rookie in the LAPD, has used his life experience, determination and sense of humor to keep up with rookies 20 years his junior. But as he embarks on the second half of his rookie year, Nolan will be put to the test by a host of new challenges, romantic relationships and deadly criminals, as he looks to figure out what kind of cop he ultimately wants to be.”
Melissa O’Neil and Eric Winter in ‘The Rookie’ season 2 episode 9 (ABC/Christopher Willard)Harold Perrineau, Melissa O’Neil and Eric Winter in season 2 episode 9 (ABC/Christopher Willard)Melissa O’Neil and Eric Winter in season 2 episode 9 (ABC/Christopher Willard)Titus Makin Jr and Alyssa Diaz in season 2 episode 9 (ABC/Christopher Willard)Nathan Fillion and Ali Larter in season 2 episode 9 (ABC/Christopher Willard)
The team works on a sensitive operation that hits close to home in CBS’s S.W.A.T. season three episode nine. Directed by Greg Beeman from a script by Craig Gore, “Sea Legs” will air on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at 10pm ET/PT.
The “Lion’s Den” guest cast includes Cathy Cahlin Ryan, Jackson Hurst, Michael Marc Friedman, Malaya Rivera Drew, Aleksandra Genova, Dimiter D. Marinov, and Ilka Urbach. Eliza Bonev, Kevin Fonteyne, Zoran Radanovich, Jenna Lyng Adams, James Thomas Gilbert, Adam Gregor, David Piggot, Patrick Gorman, and Pablo Espinosa also guest star in episode nine.
The cast of season three features Shemar Moore as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson, Stephanie Sigman as Jessica Cortez, Alex Russell as Jim Street, and Jay Harrington as David “Deacon” Kay. Lina Esco stars as Christina “Chris” Alonso, Kenny Johnson is Dominique Luca, David Lim is Victor Tan, Amy Farrington is Lieutenant Piper Lynch, and Patrick St. Esprit plays Commander Robert Hicks.
“Sea Legs” Plot – The SWAT team joins forces with the Los Angeles Organized Crime division to recover an officer abducted during a failed undercover operation. Also, Chris struggles with how to comfort the kidnapped officer’s parents when she is restricted from giving them certain details of the investigation.
S.W.A.T. Description, Courtesy of CBS:
Inspired by the television series and the feature film, S.W.A.T. stars Shemar Moore as a former Marine and locally born and raised S.W.A.T. sergeant, tasked to run a specialized tactical unit that is the last stop in law enforcement in Los Angeles. Torn between loyalty to where he was raised and allegiance to his brothers in blue, Daniel ”Hondo” Harrelson strives to bridge the divide between his two worlds and acclimate to his new duties as the legal guardian of a teenager.
Hondo’s elite unit includes David “Deacon” Kay, an experienced S.W.A.T. officer and dedicated family man who always puts the team first; Christina “Chris” Alonso, a skilled officer and the team’s canine trainer; Dominique Luca, an expert driver who gets them in and out of high risk situations; Victor Tan, who started in the LAPD Hollywood Division and uses his confidential informants in the community to help the team; and Jim Street, the team’s cocky newest member who is re-instated to S.W.A.T. after being fired for compromising the unit.
Responsible for the management of all Metro Division S.W.A.T. units is Commander Robert Hicks, a senior LAPD official with the Special Operations Bureau. Overseeing Hondo’s team is Hicks’ direct report, Jessica Cortez, the ambitious captain of L.A. Metro weighing an offer to leave S.W.A.T and work for the FBI. With Hondo leading the charge, these dedicated men and women bravely put themselves at risk to protect their community and save lives.
Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson star in ‘The Lighthouse’ (Photo Credit: A24)
The Lighthouse and Uncut Gems emerged as the top nominees for the 2020 Film Independent Spirit Awards, the annual celebration of the best in independent films. Both films received five nominations including Best Director, Best Editing, and Best Male Lead (Robert Pattinson for The Lighthouse and Adam Sandler for Uncut Gems). However, The Lighthouse won’t be competing against Uncut Gems in the Best Feature category. Instead, the top category is filled out by A Hidden Life, Clemency, The Farewell, and Marriage Story, along with Uncut Gems.
“The Film Independent Spirit Awards celebrate the best films of the year – films characterized by creative independence and original, provocative subject matter, as well as diversity, innovation and uniqueness of vision,” stated Film Independent President Josh Welsh. “At a time when the film business is undergoing such change and challenges, it’s important to loudly celebrate the work itself – the films! – and to recognize 2019 as a year of bold, audacious and accomplished filmmaking. That’s what the Spirit Awards are all about.”
Winners will be announced during a ceremony held on the Santa Monica beach on Saturday, February 8, 2020. IFC will broadcast the awards show beginning at 2pm PT/5pm ET.
2020 Film Independent Spirit Award Nominees:
BEST FEATURE
A Hidden Life
Clemency
The Farewell
Marriage Story
Uncut Gems
BEST FIRST FEATURE
Booksmart
The Climb
Diane
The Last Black Man in San Francisco
The Mustang
See You Yesterday
JOHN CASSAVETES AWARD – Given to the best feature made for under $500,000 (Award given to the writer, director and producer. Executive Producers are not awarded.)
Burning Cane
Colewell
Give Me Liberty
Premature
Wild Nights With Emily
BEST DIRECTOR
Alma Har’el – Honey Boy
Lorene Scafaria – Hustlers
Julius Onah – Luce
Robert Eggers – The Lighthouse
Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie – Uncut Gems
BEST SCREENPLAY
Noah Baumbach – Marriage Story
Jason Begue, Shawn Snyder – To Dust
Ronald Bronstein, Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie – Uncut Gems
Chinonye Chukwu – Clemency
Tarell Alvin McCraney – High Flying Bird
BEST FIRST SCREENPLAY
Fredrica Bailey, Stefon Bristol – See You Yesterday
Hannah Bos, Paul Thureen – Driveways
Bridget Savage Cole, Danielle Krudy – Blow the Man Down
Jocelyn DeBoer, Dawn Luebbe – Greener Grass
James Montague, Craig W. Sanger – The Vast of Night
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Todd Banhazl – Hustlers
Jarin Blaschke – The Lighthouse
Natasha Braier – Honey Boy
Chananun Chotrungroj – The Third Wife
Pawel Pogorzelski – Midsommar
BEST EDITING
Julie Béziau – The Third Wife
Ronald Bronstein, Benny Safdie – Uncut Gems
Tyler L. Cook – Sword of Trust
Louise Ford – The Lighthouse
Kirill Mikhanovsky – Give Me Liberty
BEST FEMALE LEAD
Karen Allen – Colewell
Hong Chau – Driveways
Elisabeth Moss – Her Smell
Mary Kay Place – Diane
Alfre Woodard – Clemency
Renée Zellweger – Judy
BEST MALE LEAD
Chris Galust – Give Me Liberty
Kelvin Harrison Jr. – Luce
Robert Pattinson – The Lighthouse
Matthias Schoenaerts – The Mustang
Adam Sandler – Uncut Gems
BEST SUPPORTING FEMALE
Jennifer Lopez – Hustlers
Taylor Russell – Waves
Lauren “Lolo” Spencer – Give Me Liberty
Octavia Spencer – Luce
Zhao Shuzhen – The Farewell
BEST SUPPORTING MALE
Willem Dafoe – The Lighthouse
Noah Jupe – Honey Boy
Shia LaBeouf – Honey Boy
Jonathan Majors – The Last Black Man in San Francisco
Wendell Pierce – Burning Cane
ROBERT ALTMAN AWARD – Given to one film’s director, casting director and ensemble cast
Marriage Story
Director: Noah Baumbach
Casting Directors: Douglas Aibel, Francine Maisler
Ensemble Cast: Alan Alda, Laura Dern, Adam Driver, Julie Hagerty, Scarlett Johansson,
Ray Liotta, Azhy Robertson, Merritt Wever
BEST DOCUMENTARY
American Factory
Apollo 11
For Sama
Honeyland
Island of the Hungry Ghosts
BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM
Invisible Life (Brazil)
Les Misérables (France)
Parasite (South Korea)
Portrait of a Lady on Fire (France)
Retablo (Peru)
The Souvenir (United Kingdom)
BONNIE AWARD – Bonnie Tiburzi Caputo joined American Airlines in 1973 at age 24, becoming the first female pilot to fly for a major U.S. airline. In her honor, the third Bonnie Award will recognize a mid-career female director with a $50,000 unrestricted grant, sponsored by American Airlines.
Marielle Heller
Kelly Reichardt
Lulu Wang
PRODUCERS AWARD – The 23rd annual Producers Award honors emerging producers who, despite highly limited resources, demonstrate the creativity, tenacity and vision required to produce quality, independent films. The award includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant.
Mollye Asher
Krista Parris
Ryan Zacarias
SOMEONE TO WATCH AWARD – The 26th annual Someone to Watch Award recognizes a talented filmmaker of singular vision who has not yet received appropriate recognition. The award includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant.
Rashaad Ernesto Green
Director of Premature
Ash Mayfair
Director of The Third Wife
Joe Talbot
Director of The Last Black Man in San Francisco
TRUER THAN FICTION AWARD – The 25th annual Truer Than Fiction Award is presented to an emerging director of non-fiction features who has not yet received significant recognition. The award includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant.
